Karnataka PUC Exam Pattern 2026 – 2nd PUC Blueprint, Marks & Model Papers
The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, releases the Karnataka PUC exam pattern 2026 in circulars on the official website. The circulars include the KSEAB 2nd PUC 2026 model papers that provide a syllabus, blueprint, and question paper pattern for all subjects in detail. Students can visit the official website at dpue-exam.karnataka.gov.in and download the model question papers in PDF format.
The maximum marks allotted to the major subjects of the Karnataka PUC board exam 2026 are 80, and the duration is 3 hours. Students need to prepare well for the exam, keeping the time duration in mind, and strategise their revision accordingly. Check out the Karnataka 2nd PUC time table 2026 to know more about the exam dates. Read the article to learn more about the Karnataka PUC exam pattern 2026.
Karnataka II PUC Exam Pattern 2026
The Karnataka Board published the question paper pattern and blueprints for all subjects in PDF format. The question paper models are released for subjects like Kannada, English, Sanskrit, History, Business Studies, Political Science, Accountancy, Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Home Science, etc. Check out the tables below to learn more about the Karnataka PUC 2026 exam pattern.
Karnataka PUC Model Papers
Download Karnataka PUC model papers with solutions to practice important questions, understand exam format, and prepare effectively for upcoming board exams.
Download NowKarnataka PUC English Exam Pattern 2026
Sl No | Unit | Marks Allotted |
1 | Articles / Preposition | 1 |
2 | Jumbled Segments | 1 |
3 | Subject-Verb Agreement | 1 |
4 | Tense | 1 |
5 | Framing Questions | 2 |
6 | Error Identification | 2 |
7 | Expressions (Idioms) | 2 |
8 | Passive Verbs | 3 |
9 | Reported Speech | 5 |
10 | Passage Prose | 9 |
11 | Passage Poem | 9 |
12 | Pronouns | 5 |
13 | Linkers | 4 |
14 | Note Making | 2 |
15 | Dialogue Writing | 3 |
16 | Job Application | 5 |
17 | Speech Writing | 5 |
Total | 60 |
KSEAB PUC Sanskrit 2026 Exam Pattern
Sl.No | Question Type | No Of Qns | Marks |
1 | MCQs -10, FIB-5, MF*-5 [Main Qn No-I To III] | 12/12* | 20/20 |
2 | SA (2mrks) [Main Qn No-IV & V] | 08/14 | 16/28 |
3 | SA (3 Mrks) [Main Qn No-VI] | 02/04 | 06/12 |
4 | Essay Type (5 Mrks) [Main Qn No- VII] | 04/07 | 20/35 |
5 | Grammar (3 Mrks) [Main Qn No-VIII] | 03/05 | 09/15 |
6 | Translation (5 Marks) [Main Qn No-IX] | 01/01 | 05/05 |
7 | Unseen Passage (4 Mrks) [Main Qn No-X] | 01/01 | 04/04 |
Total | 31/44 | 80/119 | |
Karnataka PUC History 2026 Exam Pattern
Chapters | Content / Syllabus | Total |
1 | Introduction | 4 |
2 | Stone And Metal Age | 2 |
3 | Indus Civilization | 4 |
4 | Ancient India | 35 |
5 | Medieval Period | 25 |
6 | Socio-Religious Reform Movement In Medieval India | 8 |
7 | Modern Period | 37 |
8 | Map | 5 |
Total Marks | 120 |
Karnataka PUC Exam Pattern 2026 For Economics
Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks | ||
VSQ - 1 Marks | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
SQ - 2 Marks | 10 | 6 | 20 | 12 |
LAQ - 4 Marks | 9 | 5 | 36 | 20 |
EQ - 6 Marks | 5 | 3 | 30 | 18 |
PQ - 5 Marks | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
Total | 47 (43) | 36 (32) | 121 | 80 |
Karnataka PUC Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026
Section | Question Type (Based On Marks) | Number Of Questions Asked | Marks | Number Of Questions Answered | Marks |
A | MCQ 5 marks+FB 5marks+MF 5marks+ VSA 5marks | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
B | SA (2marks) | 10 | 20 | 6 | 12 |
C | LA (4marks) | 10 | 40 | 6 | 24 |
D | LA (8marks) | 5 | 40 | 3 | 24 |
Total | 45 | 120 | 35 | 80 |
KSEAB Political Science PUC 2026 Exam Pattern
L.No. | Question Type | No.Of Qns | Marks |
1 | MCQ/FIB/MF/1 Mark | 16/16 | 20/20 |
2 | Short Answers (2 Marks) | 05/08 | 10/16 |
3 | Long Answers (5 Marks) | 06/09 | 30/45 |
4 | Long Answers (10 Marks | 02/04 | 20/40 |
Total | 29/37 | 80/121 |
Karnataka PUC Accountancy Exam Pattern 2026
Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
MCQ(5)+FB(5)+MF(5)+VSA(5)= 01 Mark | 20 | 20 |
SA - 02 Marks | 5 | 10 |
LA – 06 Marks | 5 | 30 |
LA - 12 Marks | 6 | 72 |
Total | 36 | 132 |
Karnataka PUC 2026 Statistics Exam Pattern
Section | Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks | |
A | I | MCQ/ Choose The Most Appropriate Answer | 05/05 | 05/05 |
II | Fill In The Blanks | 05/05 | 05/05 | |
III | Match The Following | 1*/1* | 05/05 | |
IV | VSA: Very Short Answer | 05/05 | 05/05 | |
B | V | SA: Short Answer | 05/08 | 10/16 |
C | VI | LA: Long Answer | 04/07 | 20/35 |
VII | LA: Long Answer | 02/04 | 10/20 | |
D | VIII | ET: Essay Type | 02/03 | 20/30 |
Total | 29/38 | 80/121 | ||
KSEAB PUC Psychology Exam Pattern 2026
Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
MCQ – 1 Mark | 20 | 20 |
SA – 2 Marks | 11 | 22 |
LA - 4 Marks | 10 | 40 |
ET – 6 marks | 4 | 24 |
Practical Questions – 5 Marks | 3 | 15 |
Total | 44 | 121 |
Karnataka Physics PUC Exam Pattern 2026
Qp Part | Question Type | Number Of Questions To Be Set | Marks Allotted | Number Of Questions To Be Answered | Marks Allotted |
A | MCQ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Fill In The Blank(FIB) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
B | SA (2 Marks) | 8 | 16 | 5 | 10 |
C | SA (3 Marks) | 8 | 24 | 5 | 15 |
D | LA (5 Marks) | 5 | 25 | 3 | 15 |
Numerical Problem (NP) (5 Marks) | 4 | 20 | 2 | 10 | |
Total | 45 | 105 | 35 | 70 |
Karnataka Chemistry PUC Exam Pattern 2026
Question Paper Part | Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
Part - A | MCQs | 15/15 | 15/15 |
Part - A | Fill In The Blanks | 05/05 | 05/05 |
Part -B | Short Answer (SA = 02 Marks) | 03/05 | 06/10 |
Part - C | Short Answer (SA = 03 Marks) Inorganic Chemistry | 03/05 | 09/15 |
Part - C | Short Answer (SA = 03 Marks) Physical Chemistry | 02/04 | 06/12 |
Part- D | Long Answer (LA = 05marks) | 04/06 | 20/30 |
Part - E | Short Answer (SA = 03marks) Numerical Problems | 03/06 | 09/18 |
Total | 35/46 | 70/105 |
KSEAB PUC Exam Pattern 2026 For Mathematics
Part | Type Of Questions | Number Of Questions To Be Set | Number Of Questions To Be Answered | Total Marks |
A | 1 Mark Questions | 15+5=20 | 15+5=20 | 20(20) |
B | 2 Marks Questions | 9 | 6 | 9× 2=18 (6× 2=12) |
C | 3marks Questions | 9 | 6 | 9× 3=27 (6× 3=18) |
D | 5marks Questions | 7 | 4 | 7× 5=35 (4× 5=20) |
E | 6 And 4 Marks Questions (Both Internal Choice) | 2+2 | 1+1 | 6× 2=12 (6× 1=6) 4× 2=8 (4× 1=4) |
Karnataka Biology PUC Exam Pattern 2026
Question Paper Parts | Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
Part – A I | MCQ | 15 | 15 |
Part – A II | Fill In The Blanks | 5 | 5 |
Part – B III | Short Answers (2 Marks) | 7 | 14 |
Part – C IV | Short Answers (3 Marks) | 7 | 21 |
Part – D V | Long Answers (5 Marks) | 7 | 35 |
Part – D VI | Long Answers (5 Marks) | 3 | 15 |
Total | 44 | 105 |
Karnataka PUC Computer Science Exam Pattern 2026
Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
MCQ | 15 | 15 |
Fill In The Blanks (Data Base Concepts) SA-1 | 5 | 5 |
Short Answers SA-2 | 04(07) | 08 (14) |
Short Answer SA-3 | 04(07) | 12 (21) |
Long Answers | 04(07) | 20(35) |
Long Answer (Hots) | 02(03) | 10(15) |
Total | 34(44) | 70(105) |
Karnataka PUC 2026 Home Science Exam Pattern
Question Type | Number Of Questions | Marks |
MCQs | 15 | 15 |
Fill In The Blanks | 5 | 5 |
Short Answers (2 Marks) | 8 | 16 |
Short Answers (3 Marks) | 8 | 24 |
Long Answers (5 Marks) | 9 | 45 |
Total | 45 | 105 |
Karnataka PUC Exam Pattern 2026 For Kannada
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the Karnataka Board conduct the KSEAB PUC exam 2026?
A:
The board will conduct the Karnataka PUC board exams from February 28 to March 17, 2026, and from April 25 to May 9, 2026, for exam-1 and exam-2, respectively.
Q: When will the Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026 be announced?
A:
The Board will declare the Karnataka II PUC results exam-1 in April 2026.
Q: Where can I find the Karnataka PUC exam pattern 2026?
A:
Students can visit the Karnataka board official website at dpue-exam.karnataka.gov.in to access and download the KSEAB PUC questions papers 2026 to check the exam pattern.
Q: What are the main subjects included in the KSEAB II PUC syllabus 2026?
A:
Commerce, computer science, accountancy, physics, chemistry, biology, English, Kannada, economics, business studies, mathematics, statistics, psychology, political science, history, etc., are the main subjects in the Karnataka PUC syllabus 2026.
Q: When will the KSEAB board release the Karnataka PUC hall ticket 2026?
A:
The board will publish and release the Karnataka II PUC admit card in February 2026.
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